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BACK SQUATS:
75lb x10
95lb x8
115lb x6
(135lb x5) 3x
75lb x10 wide
SEATED LEG CURL:
80lb x10
90lb x10
100lb x10
LEG EXT.:
80lb x10
90lb x10
100lb x10
SEATED ADDUCTORS:
50lb x12
50lb x5
40lb x10
SEATED ABDUCTORS:
50lb x12
60lb x6
40lb x6
STANDING CALVES:
(+50lb x10) 2x
+50lb x8
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It was a fairly straightforward leg session. Like I said, I didn't even want to go but I know that the cure for not wanting to go is to go, so I went.
I had initially wanted to do some box squats because I haven't done those in forever. The only place to do them is at the back of the gym and when we got there, that area was pretty crowded. They don't have a "proper" box for squats but there were two options that we could've utilized. There is the foam covered box jump box that has a height of 24". That is a wee bit high for my liking. It's doable, but not ideal. But then, I figured out another option that would be adjustable to the correct height for me - the aerobic step! It's adjustable by adding more square risers, it's stable and strong and the width is narrow enough to not get in the way of my feet, but wide enough to sit comfortably on. Next Friday, you can bet your booty I'll be trying out my ideas. Dare I say, I'm excited?
I had some knee pain after my working sets, that's why there is only one finishing set of 10. It wasn't crazy pain, but my left knee was starting to protest and I wanted to be able to finish the other stuff without injury. At this stage of the game, I've learned to listen when a part of me is getting angry. It's either go easy on one day and get back at it next time, or ignore the issue and screw myself up for the next 3 months while I heal. I prefer the first option.
As usual, I never regret a workout. I'm glad I pushed myself hard enough to go, but not so hard that I got hurt. A win-win.
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